TPG agrees $925m deal to acquire South Korea’s Lotte Rental

US private equity firm TPG has reached a deal to acquire a 61% stake in South Korea's leading car-rental company, Lotte Rental, from two affiliates of Lotte Group. The transaction is valued at KRW1.31tn, equivalent to $925m, according to a Reuters report. This acquisition will grant TPG control over Lotte Rental, a prominent vehicle-rental business in Seoul, which operates one of the country's largest rental fleets.

For Lotte Group, the sale is part of a strategic initiative to bolster its financial standing and generate liquidity. The conglomerate plans to utilize the proceeds from the deal to reinforce its overall financial position while simultaneously investing in its core hotel operations. Lotte Group encompasses various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and chemicals, and has been striving to streamline its portfolio and direct investments toward high-growth areas.

This deal marks another significant investment by TPG in the Asian market, as the private equity firm seeks to capitalize on an established South Korean platform in the mobility and consumer services sector. The transaction is valued at around $925m based on the exchange rate at the time of announcement. As of Tuesday, TPG had not released a separate comment regarding the deal.

The acquisition is anticipated to be finalized once all customary conditions and regulatory prerequisites are met.